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Students, Community and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Come Together for the

First“Fighting Back Against Fraud” Seminar

B-CU’s Criminal Justice Association welcomed Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and his Criminal Investigation Division, directed by Assistant Commander, Lieutenant Brian Henderson for their first community program, “Fighting Back Against Fraud,” seminar. Criminal Justice Instructor and Advisor, Dr. Latreace Flynt, coordinated the event in partnership with Sergeant Benyamin Yisrael, of the Volusia County Sherriff’s Office (VSCO) and B-CU Alumni. “Our goal was to partner with VCSO to educate the community on important issues in hopes of preventing them from becoming victims,” stated Dr. Flynt.

Sergeant Patrick Leahy and Detective Julian Elmazi from the Sheriff’s Office presented information on fraudulent crimes, and credit card theft to approximately 50 community members in attendance. Students also gathered for the event to learn more about the agency. “We also wanted to provide our students with employment and/or internships opportunities, which we accomplished both today,” Dr. Flynt added. Members of the Criminal Justice Association led by Khaliaah Johnson, President, also engaged in the information provided during the local seminar. “We look forward to partnering with the VCSO again and inviting them to speak with other students and partners in criminal justice,” Johnson stated.

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